Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Romaine lettuce leaves filled with chicken, quinoa, and a mix of vegetables.
Number of portions: 1 Prep time: 5 minutes Total time: 15 minutes

 

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp (5 mL) canola oil
  • 5 oz (142 g) raw boneless skinless chicken breast, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, grated
  • 1 tsp ginger, grated
  • 2 medium green onions, sliced
  • 4 medium button mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup quinoa, cooked
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) unseasoned rice wine vinegar
  • 2 large romaine leaves

Directions

  • Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat.
  • Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through.
  • Add garlic, ginger, green onion, mushroom, and red bell pepper; cook 3-4 minutes until vegetables just begin to soften.
  • Mix in quinoa, soy sauce, and rice wine vinegar until heated through.
  • Divide filling between the two romaine leaves.
Nutrient Per portion
Calories 302 kcal
Protein 30 g
Carbohydrates 28 g
Fat 8 g
Fibre 6 g
Sodium 273 mg

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